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[@hectornieves7611]

If this was Ed Bolian, it would’ve went like “I offered $5K, he wanted $20K and we met smack dab in the middle at $6.2K” 😂😂

[@JWbrasser]

I mean at this point he has to do the thing, everyone expects him to do the thing and he kinda has to oblige us

[@galvingray]

Naw Ed would have gotten it for $5k 😂

[@joeblack007]

Ed is a shrewd negotiator...

[@eddiewillers1]

@@joeblack007 Indeed! I was thinking the very same.

[@Lplaterwrx]

Nah Ed would of got it for -$10k (car trek joke)

[@TheFloridaStig]

Dude is a great storyteller! In college (1983) I had $2K to buy a car, I came across a 64 1/2 Mustang, guy was asking $3500. I offered $1750. Guy immediately answers "$1850". Done! I drove that car for 16 years

[@chazmuska]

You know how much that car would be worth in mint condition today?

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

gotta love it when an owner doesn't care enough about a car to take proper care of it then all of a sudden values it when someone else wants it

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

There's a point in "all of a sudden values it when someone else wants it" where it literally pays should You happen to be the only one actually wanting it - even more so with a dealership still having a bill open they remind the owner recurrently of ..... I got 50.000 € boats for the money they needed to pay the recent (plus reminders) and the upcoming due Marina bill from the heirs more than once.

[@noth606]

it may not be that simple of a story, there is a 1991 Toyota Celica 4x4 turbo JDM spec original WRC platform but in meh paint and finish in Berlin right now being driven rarely by an Italian girl who won't sell it and can't really. That's my car, or it's 'ours' on unspecified terms. She drives it every so often to keep it running OK but atm there are no plans for it on short term other than to keep it running. Eventually I want to restore it gently, but it has some weird 'issues' which is why it just sits. It has a strange rim size that tyres aren't really made for, and a bolt pattern and wheel spec that can't be just bought, without either having custom machining done or a bunch of iffy spacers. Wheels is the only real way but custom made and it costs a lot to do on a car that is never used. So it's in limbo atm. There are some other issues that require more custom crap to fix, the wipers for one - as dumb as it sounds.

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

The last line of “the best I can do is $6,200” absolutely killed me.

[@DUNEYREAGENT]

"I'm poor but I really want your car" love it 😄 hahaha

[@RuGCo1]

That was some shrewd negotiating

[@chancemcclendon3906]

that was some. I literally dont have any more money than this level negotiating. Im 23 i know all about it

[@johnnybraccia452]

being broke AND the only bidder, is a surprisingly powerful negotiating position.

[@mcdoob]

@coffee meh, not everyone drinks bro

[@mcdoob]

@coffee sounds like you’re the alcoholic buddy 👍

[@EdBolian]

I know that feeling of excitement well! Great find.

[@zoinik20]

Hi ed 👋

[@luxury_bahrain3909]

Boy that's true.

[@seemaprathapan7354]

Elon musk and tesla is awful

[@seemaprathapan7354]

Doug demuro is awful because he doesn't care what we think he is very successful and he doesn't even have an editor he doesn't even have cameraman

[@seemaprathapan7354]

Doug doesn't do any giveaways

[@perry8181]

Got a feeling there is a part 2 to this? I mean, after the deal is done is where all the "fun" really begins. Right Ed?

[@BlueTrane2028]

Yep. Lots of pics of one that looks great, so clearly it got fixed. Interested in the "how it got there" story.

[@whollymindless]

... And then I spent $30k sorting it out."

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

@@BlueTrane2028 Agreed, kind of left on the edge of my seat here...

[@FunYl]

Right, that was what I was expecting

[@dentonthomas5622]

Hopefully it has been put in his garage on a strict service schedule. And driven periodically.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I love this guy! He knows his shit about Benz' , talked to him about my C38. Glad he is on here

[@joecramer9256]

He really has a way with words that convey exactly what he means. Good storyteller!

[@filda2005]

few more plots, few more details, matching photos and Ed could retire ( if he didnt yet )

[@althejazzman]

Not really. He doesn't know the meaning of "unique" or "different" and struggles to complete sentences.

[@Nickolaswright]

Blakley was great. Need a part 2 on the restoration.

[@ctubridy]

This guy is great. Get him for more stories please! I never knew SEC widebodies existed and now I’m lusting after it.

[@BuiltToRace_com]

Mad. How the dealer mechanics were not onto it is nuts.

[@mowerplus]

I’ve been watching the SEC cars and would love to have one. A little too expensive for me now. But I did buy a (C140) 98 CL600 and drove it home to Tennessee from California last week. I told my wife it was an unicorn, black on black with the V12, she said I was a unicorn. I’m going to polish it up and sell it in a few months. That V12 is impressive and smooth.

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

You sir landed in that sweet spot. A chill older man who had the car you wanted but he didn't need it. It was your long brandy sipping session that clenched it for you. He learned just how much you love the car and he wanted to pass it on to someone who loved it.

[@dimsoneill]

It was Bourbon. You failed the test, no AMG wide body for you!😉

[@justinbryan595]

Vinwiki rarely disappoints me, another great storyteller, and a sick ass car!

[@samfungccim]

I had a 1982 pre-merger Euro spec AMG (75k miles) I sold it cheap just 5k few years ago. That same year I spent more than 5k repair and maintenance on that car! Old man like me gave away cars as we are tired and sick of it. It's a toy we gave it away cheap cheap cheap!

[@matthewmontgomery6670]

I drive Subaru’s, but I absolutely love watching and hearing these stories about these sort of finds.

[@rickpardijs_2426]

Even seeing a normal 560 sec is rare, a AMG version is the dream

[@ghomerhust]

beautiful machine! and when you're a gear head, even a car thats been beat up a little, it can be fixed. just look at tavarish. insane cars, wild condition, but he bangs it out with jared, and they end up with fantastic cars to play with at fractions of the original prices. same goes for chris at b is for build. get someone elses wreck and bang out a car

[@Mk2fSaloon]

You didn't find it, you stole it!!! $6200! 😳 You absolute legend!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DiscoforU]

Well legend? I think 6200 is not a fair offer though. Legends do a fair offer.

[@mooauto2388]

@@DiscoforU ok mister legend

[@gregldailey]

Perfect timing I just found my original SEC (Not an AMG and certainly not a wide body) that I am working on buying back. Will post on Vin Wiki soon. Great video

[@shaheenal-asadi]

Im in awe, What I wouldn't give for this find...

[@SmokeyBear464]

Love the smell of a good car story in the morning! Love the channel!!

[@olikat8]

The biggest markets for AMG's of that era? Saudi Arabia, Emirates, California...and of course, the cocaine-soaked shores of Florida. Imagine if you beat the bushes in Southern Florida you can find some of these in or near the mangrove swamps.

[@jetlagheroes7860]

I've loved these cars ever since I saw a 1985 500SEL AMG W126 in all gold as a kid. The car still sits there to this day and I covet it.

[@jetlagheroes7860]

And I've got some pictures of that car to remind me!

[@samsonian]

Well, that’s a potentially heartwarming story…hopefully we can get at least one or two updates regarding the condition of such a badass classic Merc. Cheers to you on finding your dream vehicle; good luck turning it into the monster it was intended to be!

[@gregdesena4207]

Beautiful car and a great story. Thanks so much for sharing. Also, I love the MB Market, I visit every day.

[@straightbusta2609]

I was hoping this came from Japan, considering most pre merger AMGs are there and for a long time they could've been had for 25k for low ends to 60k for the nicest ones

[@mugenshinryu7573]

My uncle had a s600 like these ones all I can say is that these cars are timeless and unbreakable ! Whenever he started the car it sounded like it was bears roaring in the neighborhood ! Love this car so much !

[@cojonono]

This guy is a pretty good storyteller - not quite Ed Bolian level - but damn good 👍

[@ek.74.914]

what? This guy has zero inflection in his voice and the story, there wasn't any.

[@Cynsham]

@@ek.74.914 lmao what are you talking about, all this talk of negotiating the price and the seller throws him a bone for 7k. “best i can do is 6200 bucks” that was funny bro

[@ek.74.914]

@@Cynsham dude was monotone and boring and the story was 10x longer than necessary for the small amount of actual interesting story there.

[@RichRotorhead]

@@ek.74.914 is on point on this one, but I'ma give the guest the benefit of the doubt and blame it on the editing. I felt like i was listening to my wife tell a story with no closure.

[@lordzedd9453]

Great find love these kind of stories

[@aymaneoubad5057]

We need part 2 ! I know that there's more to this story !

[@Formulka]

that was almost Ed Bolian level deal, well done

[@thedanimal3400]

We definitely need a part 2 to this story. What happened with the car? Did it have the 6.0? I would love the hear that story.

[@Tiburon3707]

Real car guys love selling special cars to good homes even taking a loss ..

[@teutone5866]

I don't know how many widebody SEC's had the same pin stripe treatment, and the rear fenders curving inward again (unlike some of the other widebody coupes), but a L.A. area acquaintance bought an identical SEC in the bay area, did a little bit of work on it, and sold it again. I happened to be there when the car was parked in Henrik's driveway, behind his Phoenix SEC widebody project. Congrats

[@ryancross8136]

Love the story! Those Becker head units are pricey though 😂

[@chrismaines1285]

Man you stole that wide body. What a nice ride.

[@MGBranco]

Lucky dude! The Merc of my dreams! Stunning!

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Lack of capital is a very powerful negotiating tool. A very well bought AMG, Blakley. I hope you come back and show us this great car when it's restored to it's former glory.

[@jjlegend3922]

HEY ED! Bam Margara's Purple Gallardo has been popping up for sale in the past 2 weeks. I feel like this would be a great car for Vinwiki. Its referred to as the worst Gallardo in the states!! They seem to want anywhere between 50-65k, Im sure you'll take it home for half that!

[@MiguelRodriguez-tm2yc]

6200 plus 200 to get it back from the dealership. but how much did he spend to fully restore it? Great story but these need more to them.

[@buickgnx007]

What a great story! Would love to hear what has happened since.

[@Kiwi_Bayer]

DUDE that made me jump out of my seat! Epic score, would love to see the car too.

[@713Meaness]

I live in Roanoke, VA also and I'm always looking for a gem sitting out on "death row" at dealerships. I have an idea on where there one was found and I hate that I missed it!!! Congrats on the find!

[@jonspear6988]

One of my dream AMGs!! Incredible story bro

[@ettcha]

This car needs the Petrolicious treatment!

[@charlieryan1736]

Wow now that’s a shrewd negotiator 👌🏻 Thanks for another interesting and entertaining story

[@Valdismith]

I am from europe and when I was in school at the 90s, this was the previous model S class shape, and the hit was W140, the previous gen was also such a bomb! These cars in good spec and condition are stunning indeed, the coupe is even cooler! "Eurospecs are cooler", I never liked the US bumpers, or headlights on the old Benzes:)

[@mtnvalley9298]

Pay that forward man! congratulations!

[@SamuelFilip]

It's incredible how this video has only 338k views.

[@chickentonight22]

That is some shrewd negotiation right there

[@erwinmonti5066]

I want you to know you bought yourself. What hell of a car? I've had Mercedes all my life but I had a 6 leader wide body SEC. Then I bought an 87. They are absolutely incredible you never have motor problems. You never have tranny problems. They're the most reliable car ever and the car you bought is probably the best they ever made. Where in good health?

[@shuhongsun544]

Now I finally know why there is some classic AMG parking on the street of Roanoke. I was shocked when I saw these car cause I never thought I can see those in such a small city when I was a student of Virginia Tech. Anyway, great story, I wish I was still in VT so I can visit this guy in person someday

[@regisriddick8922]

lol "given my current position"

[@ryan335]

Nice! These cars are so awesome. I hope to have a wide body one, one day. But for now I’m ok with my 560sec and my 1999 c43 lol

[@TheAgentS14]

I love these Benzes I just never bothered to try to find one. Good deal and good find.

[@Zwilkins8]

My favorite vin wiki stories

[@chrisej5987]

From 20 to 6.2?! Ed, start taking lessons from this guy! 😅

[@mumenraider]

This is like Pawn shop level negotiation offer. The Car is for sale for 20 k . - best i do is 6300 $ Okay done..

[@baltykaimports-benzbimmerman]

I have two 560SEC I have a European bumper kit with genuine AMG front and rear valances and side skirts. I believe they are for a widebody SEC

[@windowsdown3684]

Are you interested in selling the kit?

[@currencytrader4389]

This car definitely needs its own Doug Demuro review. "This!...is a Mercedes AMG wide body SCC and today....

[@blairwilliams136]

The W126 SEC is a quintessential classic and my absolute favorite Benz of all time .

[@dominickdolio2703]

I know what it’s like to negotiate over time over an old German car. Good work!

[@stevemcrichards8768]

What a machine! What a deal! You are the man.

[@hotrodthug]

There's one of these running around Queens NYC looking very rough,daily driver type deal. Only ever saw it once.

[@rjnation5042]

You made off like a bandit, awesome score young fella, there was a similar car getting around Sydney Australia for a few years, black on black widebody AMG, number plate, DVADER, love to know what happened to it, Rj in Oz

[@leonardmayorquin4076]

A friend of mine has a 6 liter DOHC one in Australia. His is white though. He actually took out the 6.0 and put it on a stand. Replaced it with a standard motor. The 6.0 DOHC cars make a Countach seem cheap to maintain and Prius level reliable.

[@daverussell27]

Awesome story-telling ability....I would rate 2nd behind Ed B. But....WHAT HAPPENED NEXT !!? Is it restored now ?? Excited !

[@jakelikeslowcars]

he took notes on Ed's negotiating skills!

[@HaloHamstur]

I seen one of these on Craigslist about a year or two ago for around $5k. I thought it looked sweet but didn't know the value in them.

[@minorcriticalmeltdown4584]

I have a very similar story about my 1 of 788 Supercharged Jaguar XJ.

[@OTAlucard]

The 560sec was always one of the cars I would've loved to have bought when they were cheap. :/

[@knstormshadow]

One of the best looking Mercedes period. I just wish it was a manual

[@stepparentingmadeeasy]

My dream would be to find an ultra rare “hammer” the 300 CE 6.0 AMG. I have only seen one live at in Affalterbach and I believe they maybe made a dozen. They go for 250 grand and are nowhere to be found

[@hooligan1017]

80s AMGs are some of the most evil cars ever created

[@elmayimbe5094]

Met right smack in the middle at $6,200!!! Take notes Ed! This guy is the king of shrewd negotiations!

[@Ryan57Garr]

I wanna hear what it took to get it looking fresh again!

[@artcruze7089]

I’m jealous. Great find dude!!

[@pimptasticone]

Where in VA? Hoping I get to see it in person

[@catfihed9326]

Didn't know these existed. That rear is sexy. Reminds me of a GTR.

[@davidfavret2248]

My buddies dad had one... bought it new. Low km , mint condition all original always climate controlled storage never winter driven .Gave it to his son for his 16th birthday. He didn't know what he had. He sold it for like 14k cad to buy a fishing boat... I wish I had the money at the time to buy it

[@m.i.a2016]

Seen this blue Benz on road house movie been trying get my hands one ever since

[@timeTravellin]

The best storytime ever.

[@ibDirtyGlasses]

Great story! What about the resto?!?! Inquiring minds must know!!!

[@QuBaTiOn]

As a kid I remembered one of these in Camden NJ on my school route. My mom told me it belonged to a Philadelphia Eagle Player. (It was red)

[@ornerybronco]

I've seen this guy at my local bank... remember seeing a Brabus g-wagon in the parking lot, had to be his haha. Good storyteller.

[@IndyF1FanMarquis]

How to shrewdly negotiate without really trying??? Nice find!

[@rwksummit]

Well done awesome story

[@tiagopereira8340]

After watching this video, I went looking online and couldnt find a single one for sale in europe....nor the US (checked autotrader)....WHAT A DEAL!!!! So few were made....

[@chrislair8816]

Related to Ed??? This has to be the definition of shrewd negotiation.. I would have been done at 7

[@Thatguy55595]

Ed Bolian would be proud

[@anthonygibbo1881]

Sometimes you just got to chance your arm what's the worse that can happen be told no. beautiful car anyways bro fairplay Jack sounds like a good dude too

[@paulcarmi8130]

Good morning Ed! We love ya

[@OpenBarGarage]

That has to be one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen

[@marcus_w0]

Oh, I remember how it always worked out great in the past, when one larger bank acquired a smaller one.

[@dougmorgan9168]

friend of mine in Atlanta had one , Imported by Stallone Motor Company in 1988 ( I think)

[@erichammond6434]

Sounds fishy? Cut rear deck and crawled through? The gas tank is behind the seat? There's less than 1' of rear deck accessible. Not impossible, but very strange bit of the story.

[@leonardmayorquin4076]

Glad I'm not the only one who caught that. No way that's how they accessed the inside

[@windowsdown3684]

It was cut out for a stereo that was removed.

[@swandonovan]

I bought a 190e 2.3 16v dogleg 5 speed for $500

[@mutsaushewokunze6522]

W126 SE SEL SEC is the most beautiful and bomb-proof car of all time (Ok baby brother W123 gets a look-in on the bomb-proof part). Even when it is not moving it looks like it's moving. they look like starships that travel on land. All other S-classes that came after may have toys and gadgets but they don't have style grace and soul. PERIOD

[@jhasahi6254]

I didn't even know who I was expecting to tell this story... Then I saw Blakley and then it all makes sense to me..